Canon R6 vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be looking at the Canon R6 and Sony TX55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was introduced 9 years after the TX55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R6 grades versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 features outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 and Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 and the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and TX55 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and TX55.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R6 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R6 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger R6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.